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Funeral Vehicle Finance

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Funeral Vehicle Finance

What is Funeral Vehicle Finance?

Funeral Vehicle Finance is a flexible business funding solution that enables funeral homes and service providers to acquire essential hearses, limousines, and other transport vehicles without large upfront costs. The loan is typically secured against the vehicle itself, making financing a practical option for businesses needing a professional, reliable fleet.

Many funeral businesses use Funeral Vehicle Finance to purchase new or used hearses and limousines, ensuring they can provide dignified, high-quality services to families. Instead of making a substantial lump-sum payment, financing allows businesses to spread the cost over manageable repayments, preserving cash flow and enabling investment in other areas of operations.

Additionally, businesses can use asset refinancing to unlock cash from vehicles they already own, helping to free up capital for expansion, maintenance, or unexpected expenses.

The UK Funeral Vehicle Finance market is well-developed, with high-street banks, specialist lenders, and independent brokers offering tailored funding solutions to meet the needs of funeral service providers.

Funeral Vehicle Finance
Funeral Vehicle Finance

Benefits of Funeral Vehicle Finance

This offers many benefits to UK businesses, including:

  • Preserve Capital

    Purchasing hearses and limousines requires significant investment, which can strain cash reserves. Financing spreads costs over time, keeping funds available for payroll, facility expenses, and marketing. This ensures businesses can manage daily operations effectively while still acquiring the necessary fleet to provide professional and reliable services.

  • Maintain a Professional Image

    A well-maintained, modern fleet is essential for a funeral service provider’s reputation. Financing enables businesses to upgrade or replace vehicles as needed, ensuring a dignified appearance that meets client expectations. A professional image builds trust with families, enhances brand reputation, and demonstrates commitment to high-quality service and care.

  • Enhance Operational Flexibility

    Whether replacing aging vehicles or expanding due to increased demand, financing offers the flexibility to acquire the right transport solutions without financial strain. This allows businesses to adapt quickly to market changes, secure new contracts, and maintain service continuity, ensuring they can meet the needs of their community effectively.

  • Tax Efficiency

    Funeral vehicle financing may provide tax benefits, such as capital allowances and deductible interest payments, improving overall financial efficiency. By financing instead of paying outright, businesses can take advantage of potential tax savings. While we recommend consulting a tax professional for personalized advice, financing can support long-term financial health.

  • Simplified Lending Process

    Unlike traditional business loans, which may require personal guarantees or extensive collateral, funeral vehicle financing is secured against the vehicles themselves. This reduces borrowing risks, speeds up approval times, and simplifies access to funding, allowing funeral service providers to acquire necessary vehicles with minimal financial complications.

Get Your Funeral Vehicle
Finance Quote

Fill out the form below or call us at 03300270433 for more details and we’ll get in touch to discuss your options.

Access the Very Best Interest Rates
Access the Very Best Interest Rates
Quick & Easy Application
Quick & Easy Application
Dedicated Account Manager Supports You
Dedicated Account Manager Supports You
From Inquiry to Payout in Under a Week
From Inquiry to Payout in Under a Week
Fee Free Brokerage Service
Fee Free Brokerage Service

How Funeral Vehicle Finance Works

We make your finance journey as simple as possible.

As your trusted business finance partner, we work closely with you every step
of the way to ensure a seamless process:

  • Consultation and Options

    Consultation and Options

    From your first call, email or completed webform we will act as your trusted partner, understanding your objectives and putting together options for you to consider.

  • Information Gathering

    Information Gathering

    We may need to ask you some general business questions and ask for some financial information from you in order to carefully prepare your personalised quotation from our funding panel.

  • Funding Application

    Funding Application

    Once you have reviewed your no obligation quotations and are happy to proceed, we will prepare your application and liaise with the lenders to secure the funding you need.

  • Agreement Finalization

    Agreement Finalization

    Unlike some brokerages, we do not charge you any payments or fees for our brokerage service, so your engagement with us is entirely cost, risk and obligation free.

  • Asset Activation

    Asset Activation

    From here we ensure everything is finally packaged and presented to the finance company who will activate your agreement and pay your supplier, allowing you to enjoy your new business asset and the benefits it brings to your business.

Types of Funeral Vehicle Finance

Understanding the various forms of asset finance is important for businesses seeking flexible solutions to acquire essential equipment and resources. Explore the two main forms of Asset Finance are Hire Purchase and Leasing.

Hire Purchase(HP)

Hire Purchase is a well-established method of financing for companies that wish eventually to take ownership of business assets.

The finance company buys the asset on behalf of the customer, who then pays an initial deposit. The remaining balance, plus interest, is then paid over an agreed period. During this period, ownership rests with the finance company, who is effectively hiring use of the asset to the customer.

Once the final payment is made, ownership transfers to the customer.

Lease Finance

Under a commercial agreement, the leasing company (known as the lessor) buys and owns the asset.

The customer (or lessee) then hires use of the asset, paying rental over a fixed period. At the end of the contract, the customer usually has a choice of extending the lease, buying the asset or simply returning it.

There are two main types of leases, namely Finance Leases and Operating Leases.

Why choose MacManus
Funeral Director Finance?

MacManus Funeral Director Finance are the Business Moneyfacts Asset Finance Broker of the Year 2024 – awarded as a result of our incredible levels of delivering for our clients. We are a firm directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and are a full member of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers having achieved the enhanced “NACFB Assured” status, we uphold the highest standards of integrity and regulatory compliance.

Led by a team with over 25 years of business finance experience and a track record of supporting hundreds of UK businesses, our credibility speaks for itself. Our extensive network of business finance providers, offering competitive rates and flexible terms, delivers tailored financial solutions that meet the diverse needs of businesses.

At MacManus Funeral Director Finance, we ensure a personalized service and foster long-term partnerships with each of our clients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I have to pay to deal with you?

Nothing. Zero. Not a penny!

For asset finance business we do not charge our clients any fees at all. We are paid commission by the finance providers for successfully placing business with them, and we only get paid if we deliver a finance solution that you are happy with.

As a result we ask all clients to engage with us on the basis of good faith, in that, if we are asked to secure funding and do indeed deliver what we promised, that our clients complete the transaction with us.

Which finance companies do you work with?

We have active lines with dozens of providers, including most high street bank and most of the major asset finance providers plus a number of niche players.

We haven’t been asked to fund an asset that we weren’t able to place somewhere.

Can I defer the VAT payment on the purchase price of the asset?

Many funders will now allow you to defer the VAT payment on the purchase price of your asset, for a period of 3 months.

This allows you to reclaim the VAT from HMRC before making the payment to the finance company along with your usual third monthly payment.

A fantastic cashflow tip!

I have an ongoing asset finance requirement, can you arrange a credit line?

Yes, yes, yes.

If you have an ongoing need to acquire assets you need to ask us about our credit line facilities.

For no cost we will put in place a credit facility that will sit in the background and can be drawn down as and when you need to purchase your assets.

This means you wont have to wait for credit approval each time you need to add or replace your assets.

Once agreed you can get assets paid out within 24 hours and have complete confidence in the rate of finance your going to get.

This is a huge time saver for busy Finance Directors.

How long will it take to arrange the finance?

We are super quick. We will provide you with indicative terms within 5 minutes of a conversation.

When you ask us to proceed to application, we will request some financial and business information from you to support the application.

Once received your application will be sent to the finance providers within 60 minutes.

Funders have varying service times from 1 hour to 5 days, but most are around 1 day for a decision.

Once agreed we let you know and ask if we can contact your supplier to request an invoice.

When we receive the invoice we will get finance documents to you ready to sign within 60 minutes and when we get these back from you we can get your supplier paid the next day.

It’s possible to get a deal paid out within 24 hours of inquiry, however we are relying on you getting us what we need quickly.

Bottom line… we will move as quickly as you do and will move heaven and earth to deliver to your timescales.

What rate of finance can you offer?

We will always deliver the best rate of finance possible based on your specific circumstances.

Our extensive funding panel means we can help businesses in every situation, as such every client will receive bespoke pricing based on their credit worthiness, asset type, market conditions and industry appetite that varies from time to time.

Our rates, for the best clients, are market leading and you should have no hesitation in contacting us if price is your motivator.

What deposit is required?

In most cases a minimum deposit of 10% of the pre-VAT asset cost is requested by the finance companies – some will also expect the full amount of VAT to be paid up front, although some offer VAT deferrals.

Clients can put down any amount of deposit they want above this 10% minimum to reduce the amount of borrowing required.

Smaller deposits below 10% are possible and again can be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

How long can you finance the assets for?

The minimum finance period is 12 months (1 year) and maximum 84 months (7 years).

Most clients finance assets between 3 and 5 years depending on the cost and type of asset.

We can discuss all your options on a case by case basis.

Can you finance used assets?

Yes. We finance many used assets. Some funders do have age limits on assets they can fund but in 99% of cases we will find a solution, even for assets over 15 years old.

What value assets can you arrange finance for?

Our minimum transaction size is £10,000 and we have no maximum amount.

Our average transaction size is around £50,000.

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Business Moneyfacts Asset Finance
Broker of the Year 2024

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